Match

1. FC Nürnberg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 9Kick-off on October 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Max-Morlock-Stadion, Nürnberg

1. FC Nürnberg1. FC Kaiserslautern

The Footlab model makes 1. FC Nürnberg the favourite at 55%, against 23% for a draw and 22% for 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win 1. FC Nürnberg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?

A very open match: only 25 Elo points separate 1. FC Nürnberg (2,015) and 1. FC Kaiserslautern (1,990).

1. FC Nürnberg win55 %
Draw23 %
1. FC Kaiserslautern win22 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, 1. FC Nürnberg have 8 wins, 6 draws and 1 defeats; 1. FC Kaiserslautern have 7, 3 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

1. FC Nürnberg
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026FC Viktoria Köln(away)1-1DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026SpVgg Greuther Fürth(away)4-22. Bundesliga
Aug 9, 2026Dynamo Dresden(home)3-02. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026Oviedo(home)2-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Palermo(away)2-2Friendlies Clubs
1. FC Kaiserslautern
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Waldhof Mannheim(away)1-0DFB Pokal
Aug 15, 2026Karlsruher SC(home)0-02. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026VfL Wolfsburg(away)0-02. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026Metz(away)3-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 25, 2026Sudtirol(away)0-0Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 1. FC Nürnberg win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 1. FC Kaiserslautern win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 21, 20261. FC Nürnberg 3-0 1. FC Kaiserslautern2. Bundesliga
Oct 26, 20251. FC Kaiserslautern 1-1 1. FC Nürnberg2. Bundesliga
Apr 12, 20251. FC Kaiserslautern 1-2 1. FC Nürnberg2. Bundesliga
Nov 8, 20241. FC Nürnberg 0-0 1. FC Kaiserslautern2. Bundesliga
Feb 18, 20241. FC Nürnberg 1-1 1. FC Kaiserslautern2. Bundesliga
Dec 5, 20231. FC Kaiserslautern 2-0 1. FC NürnbergDFB Pokal

Last archived meeting: 1. FC Nürnberg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Mar 21, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

1. FC Nürnberg score 2.7 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Kaiserslautern score 1.1 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 62% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
1. FC Nürnberg2.71.2410/1510/15
1. FC Kaiserslautern1.11.183/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

1. FC Nürnberg sit 1st in 2. Bundesliga (6 points from 2 matches) and 1. FC Kaiserslautern sit 14th (2 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
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11. FC Nürnberg2200726
141. FC Kaiserslautern2020002

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for 1. FC Nürnberg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?
The Footlab model makes 1. FC Nürnberg the favourite at 55%, against 23% for a draw and 22% for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
Where and when is 1. FC Nürnberg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern played?
1. FC Nürnberg vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern is played on October 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM (UTC) at Max-Morlock-Stadion, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 62% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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